Risks of Injury to children at Amusement Parks and Fun Fairs

Wednesday June 16, 2010 at 6:34am
If your child has suffered injuries in an accident at an amusement park or a fun fair, you may be entitled to claim compensation for his injuries.

Children are attracted to amusement parks and fun fairs because of the excitement of going on a ride. Amusement park operators have a responsibility to ensure that health and safety standards are not compromised.

The most common causes of accidents at amusement parks and fun fairs are: trips and falls, children and adults being thrown from roller coasters, children and adults being ejected from rides, roller coaster trains colliding, cables breaking and roller coaster launch systems getting damaged.

Sometimes, children suffer serious injuries or die as a result of health and safety failure on the part of amusement parks or fun fairs.

Most injuries suffered by children at amusement parks or fun fairs could be avoided if operators complied with the health and safety guidelines.

Unlike adults, injury to a child can have long lasting impact on all his life. It may affect the child’s development, relationships, learning and play. It is a very heavy burden on the child and you especially if the injuries are serious.

Because children needs are different from the needs of adults, their claims require specialist expertise. You will need the help of a specialist children personal injury lawyer to assist you make a claim for your child.

Balinda & Co have many years experience and have helped a lot of children who have suffered injuries at amusement parks and fun fairs to get compensation.

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Want help with your child’s injury claim? Please contact us or call 0800 321 3287 and let us talk it through.

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The information on this blog is provided as a general guide only. It is not intended to be a complete and authoritative statement of the law and might be out of date by the time you read it. It is not a substitute for professional advice which takes into consideration specific facts of each case and any changes in the law and practice. No responsibility can be accepted by Balinda & Co for any loss suffered by any person acting or refraining from acting on the basis of the information on this blog. We offer free legal advice with respect to personal injury claims. Telephone 0800 321 3287 to discuss your particular claim.

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